How to determine what model # Rolling Block

[wk4036]

 I have a Remington Rolling Block in .43 Spanish that I don't know the # of, is there any way to tell them apart.

[Dan Chamberlain]

No patent dates on the tang? 

Dan

[wk4036]

Barrel is 36"
OAL is 51"
There is an "R" stamped in the wood in front of the top butt plate screw
There is a "B" stamped in barrel just in front of the receiver
The three barrel bands have a "U" stamped in them
It has a bayonet lug
It has a flip up rear Military style rear sight
Rear sling swivel is mounted in the wood behind the bottom tang
Last Patent date is March 18th 1874
Barrel measures .43 Spanish
There is no pin or screw to retain firing pin
About a 2 1/2" long hex on rear of barrel with no writing on top
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[marlinman93]

 Early military Rolling Blocks in .43 should be a #1 type action.

[John Traveler]

Your description of  a 2 1/2" octagonal portion of the barrel breech fits that of Argentine-made miitary rolling block rifles.  They are icensed copies of the Remington Number 1 military action.

HTH
John

[Cottonwood]

Here is a very helpful site for The Remington-Rider Rolling Block No.1 Military and REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE Cal. 11 mm

I also own a No.1 in 45-90 that is a great shooter.